New Mexico Donor Services (NMDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at NMDS is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! New Mexico Donor Services is seeking an External Affairs Director to join our team! This position will increase the organization’s reach and community standing through community engagement and organ/tissue donation registration awareness initiatives. The incumbent will represent the organization in an array of community events while also pursuing community and corporate partnerships. Travel will be required.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobili

We are committed to our company overview & mission. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

1. Establishes and maintains relationships with groups and organizations in the community to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation and other business development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Ability to communicate internally and externally to diverse audiences, with knowledge, tact, courtesy, and superior attention to detail.
  
  
• Write clearly, creatively, and persuasively to advance priorities across a variety of channels, tell stories ethically and with an equity-focused lens, and copyedit with a critical eye.
  
• Manage, organize, prioritize, and deliver on day-to-day tasks and longer-term projects, individually and as part of a fast-paced team.
  
• Take direction, carry out assigned tasks, and where appropriate, develop new skills and systems.
  
• Use technologically savvy, demonstrated ability to use word processing applications, email, internet searches, database and presentation software, and social media platforms/applications. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
  
  
• Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Masters Degree preferred.
  
• Eight (8) years in marketing and communication – previous experience managing projects and employees required
  
• Valid driver’s license with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements
  

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon

**New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.**

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.